Paralegal (3+)

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join its office located in Chicago, IL. The individual in this role will support attorneys who focus their practice in one or more of the following: personal injury, product liability, labor & employment, commercial litigation, Class action suits, and complex litigation matters.

Primary duties might include but are not limited to:

·       Assisting attorneys in the litigation process, including drafting of routine pleadings, written discovery requests, and written discovery responses.

·       Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.

·       Preparing and serving subpoenas for records and depositions.

·       Investigating claims and allegations, including interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.

·       Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.

·       Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.

·       Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.

·       Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.

·       Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess 3+ years of experience focusing in insurance defense litigation, along with a very strong understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, Lexis, and Relativity or NextPoint e-Discovery platforms, and excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and be able to work independently, as well as with the team, with a positive attitude.

Salary: $62,000 - $80,000 annually. 

Benefits

·       Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

·       401(k) Retirement Plan

·       Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

·       Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

·       Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

·       Short Term & Long-Term Disability 

·       Training & Development

·       Free Food & Snacks in Office

·       Wellness Resources

·       Commuter Benefits